The aim of this workshop is to help you be a better painter. If you have been painting for some time & feel that you want to improve your painting, it is often necessary to stand back & review how you work & the level of your abilities. You may also need to consider what your aims are & plan what you may need to do in order to improve. The (DVDs) & accompanying workshop booklet demonstrate working methods & the thinking that will help you review the present & enable you to improve in future. The demonstrations take you step by step through each project, developing ideas & methods from concept to the finished study. The workshop introduces what Ben considers are the core skills. These are the foundations that every painter needs in order to improve & develop. Core skills are good drawing & a working knowledge of methods & materials. These skills enable the painter to develop a creative process in the pursuit of more original work. Good drawing is the most important core skill. It is the core of all your development, both during the process of developing new ideas & directions & in producing finished paintings. The understanding of methods & materials is also important if you wish to develop your work. The ability to paint simple things well, under control, & with understanding of the process will enable you to develop the ability to paint more complex subjects better. The first exercise demonstrates the core skills of planned tones & washes, a basic principle of watercolour, & the importance of using 'white space'. The simple opening exercises continue progressively across a range of subjects, & conclude with a more complex painting using all the methods & materials that are demonstrated throughout the filming. Learning to draw & paint well is a little like learning music. Start with simple scales & exercises & become an expert at these first, before trying to improvise. The classic disciplines of drawing, composition & technical skills create the freedom to explore & be creative. These are the core skills that will enable you to ' Be a Better Painter'. Ben Manchipp A passion for landscape & architecture imbues all of Ben Manchipp's work. With a varied history as a Designer & Illustrator to Head of an Art School, the core skills of sound drawing are evident in all the work he does. Ben's work has been shown in leading galleries & published internationally, & he has many awards & titles to his name, as well as being honoured with requests for commissions. Part 1 The aim of these videos is to make you a better painter. In this first part, Ben looks at some of the core skills needed to improve the overall look of your painting. Starting with planned washes with defined areas, then to more challenging projects, & finishing with a beautiful painting of a Sussex windmill, Ben explains many of the methods you should use to make each painting you do better than the last. Part 2 In the second part of Ben's Be a Better Painter workshop, Ben shows how using several basic skills, including wet & dry brushwork, drawing with masking fluid, removing colour with a sponge & a blade, & the use of the right colours & tones, can dramatically improve your paintings. Ben concentrates on exploring composition to make your paintings original, & shows how the image does not need to be the same as the reference photo. DVD Special Features Buying this workshop on DVD gives you more than just tuition from a leading artist
- look at all the added
Features: Project Selection Watch the workshops all the way through or use your remote control to choose which exercise you would like to view. Ideal for workshops such as this where you may need to watch a particular scene more than once, DVD makes starting & stopping your learning experience much easier. Also
- Artist's Biography
- Gallery of Ben Manchipp's Work
- Hints & Tips from Other Leading Artists
- About the SAA
- About Teaching Art Videos
- About Kopykake Projectors Book: Paperback. 36 pages. Colour throughout Double DVD: 155 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Medium: 1 Subject: 2 Author: Ben Manchipp Tape Length: 155 mins







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Patricia Wing shows how to create exquisite cards using beads, thread, gems & lace combined with pricking & embossing techniques. Learn how to glue on beads or sew them into pricked designs, create gem flowers, cut out & dye lace, & how to use punched shapes, parchment & embossed patterns to decorage cards. Complete beginners & experienced crafters will be inspired by Patricia's subtle, delicately beautiful cards. Over 100 step-by-step photographs; Full details of stencils & templates; Cards for any occasion; Fun & easy to make Author: Patricia Wing ISBN: 1844480593 ...

Dorothy Cockrell encourages readers to enjoy the delights of enamelling
- the art of decorating metal with a layer of coloured
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Be brave, be creative & be BOLD! " Bold" isn't a word generally associated with watercolour, but that's because most artists don't know the secrets of using them to create bright, vibrant works. Confidence plays a large part in being able to paint well in watercolour & feeling able to take a risk or two without feeling too concerned about the results
- mistakes are after all, all part of the learning process. In this simply stunning DVD, Annette paints two very different scenes using very different styles & techniques. Firstly Annette works in a way that she describes as "detailed & careful" when she paints a stunning Garden scene, full to brim with plant life, shrubbery & potted flowers. Her second project involves a much more relaxed & looser approach when she paints a Mediterranean coastal scene, capturing the 'idea' of the landscape instead of recording the precise detail. Overall, Annette encourages you to try something new a little bit different allowing you to improve along the way & grow as an artist. You can have some great successes, just by being a little freer & trying different things
- above all & more important than any technique is to simply HAVE FUN! Take the ideas, use the techniques & have a go yourself! DVD: 60 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Annette Kane Tape Length: 60 mins

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Special offer to members
- buy anything from the Home Shop Catalogue Issue 88/95 & get ' Beyond Realism DVD' by Brian Ryder for
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Great things come in small packages! There are a lot of big reasons to paint small! Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space & less time so what could be better? Featuring more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes & landscapes
- all on canvases measuring four inches or less! You'll quickly learn to: Select good supplies on a budget. Mix colours the right way
- first time! Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area. Create dimension, depth & volume in your compositions. Paint realistic shadows & highlights. Capture a range of textures & reflective surfaces. Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting with sound advice for framing, displaying & marketing your work. Book: North Light. Paperback. 144 pages. Colour throughout Author: Joyce Washor ISBN: 9781581807776

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Big Art, Small Canvas Book & Set of 3 Mini Canvasses: Great things come in small packages! There are a lot of big reasons to paint small! Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space & less time so what could be better? Featuring more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes & landscapes
- all on canvases measuring four inches or less! You'll quickly learn to: Select good supplies on a budget. Mix colours the right way
- first time! Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area. Create dimension, depth & volume in your compositions. Paint realistic shadows & highlights. Capture a range of textures & reflective surfaces. Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting with sound advice for framing, displaying & marketing your work. Book: North Light. Paperback. 144 pages. Colour throughout Set of 3 Mini Canvasses
Details: Try something fun & a 'little' bit different! This stunning set of three miniature easels, complete with matching real canvasses, have got people very excited at SAA Headquarters! A small product with a large personality! Each canvas measures approx. 7.5cm x 7.5cm (3" x 3") Including easel stands at approx. (12.5cm) 5" Author: Joyce Washor


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Compiled from the author's four previous books, this 'best of' collection makes for a thoroughly comprehensive introduction to a popular & rewarding medium. There's a natural progression to the layout, from Getting Started to Understanding Colour & Basic Techniques. & each section is filled with advice & exercises that make learning an entirely practical experience. You'll discover tools & surfaces as well as brushwork, colours, reflections & shadows. So you'll find your feet before you attempt something more ambitious. With the foundations established, further chapters deal with still life, landscapes, animals & people
- all with the same detailed approach. In fact, the People section goes into so much detail about the elements & structure of the human face that it's almost a manual of portraiture in itself. The Landscape section deals with trees, mountains & water. If you want to discover the wealth of possibilities offered by acrylics, there's nothing better than this substantial offering. Book: Northlight
- Paperback
- 192 pages ISBN: 9781440308581 Author: Lee Hammond


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Billy Showell's NEW book is truly stunning! Billy's inspiring watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world & now she is sharing them with you in this comprehensive A to Z guide. In this book Billy shows you how to complete beautiful flower portraits with the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings but with a unique contemporary feel. In the book Billy guides you through 40 flower portraits, each one is accompanied by small studies, details, colour mixes & step-by-step instructions. Search Press. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Billy Showell ISBN: 9781844484522 ...

This Billy Showell book & DVD set is truly stunning! Billy's inspiring watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world & now she is sharing them with you in this comprehensive A to Z guide. In this set Billy shows you how to complete beautiful flower portraits with the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings but with a unique contemporary feel. In the book Billy guides you through 40 flower portraits, each one is accompanied by small studies, details, colour mixes & step-by-step instructions. In the DVD you have the opportunity to observe Billy's unique eye for design & her love of flowers as you follow her through three gorgeous step-by-step flower portrait projects. Search Press. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout DVD: 130 Minutes Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Billy Showell ...